In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin speaks with Dominique Pollara of Pollara Law Group in Sacramento, California. Dominique’s practice focuses on defending healthcare professionals, medical groups, and healthcare facilities in medical malpractice litigation.

Dominique shares that her background in a medical family and her studies in animal science naturally led her toward healthcare-related legal work. After beginning her career in labor law, she transitioned into healthcare defense and developed a practice representing physicians and hospitals in complex medical malpractice cases.

She recounts a challenging case involving a pediatric surgeon who faced litigation after a newborn patient died during surgery due to previously undetected congenital abnormalities. Dominique explains how expert testimony and evidence ultimately demonstrated that the physician acted appropriately under the circumstances, resulting in a defense verdict. The case highlights the emotional toll that litigation can have on both families and medical professionals.

Topics covered:

- Medical malpractice defense litigation

- Representing physicians and healthcare providers

- The emotional complexity of healthcare-related cases

- Respectful advocacy within the adversarial legal system

- The importance of jury service in civil justice

Connect with Dominique Pollara:

Website: pollara-law.com

Phone: (916) 550-5880